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According to the San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency, 1,022,026 San Diegans — or 38% — have received at least one dose of the two doses Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. Plus, the president's $2 trillion infrastructure plan would invest heavily in public transit and intercity rail. And the San Diego Commission On Police Practices submitted 19 proposed changes involving SDPD's policy on how officers respond to and interact with protestors. Then, on Wednesday the Supreme Court heard arguments over whether or not NCAA compensation limits for student athletes violates antitrust laws. Plus, getting a COVID-19 vaccine shot can be very emotional. Some people cry with relief. For those who survived HIV the newfound freedom is something they’ve felt before. Finally, Harvey Shields used to work with professional athletes but now, during the pandemic, Shields has been helping people with lingering COVID-19 symptoms.

Reverentially known as Pandit ("teacher"), Shivkumar Sharma took the hammered dulcimer from humble folk instrument to classical concert stages around the world. He died Tuesday in Mumbai.

COVID-19 has crushed many small businesses in the county, and the losses go beyond just jobs. In some cases, family wealth meant to sustain generations is gone and the fabric of communities frayed.

With a year of COVID behind us, we talk with an infectious disease specialist at UC San Diego Health to better understand how our understanding of COVID's effect on the body have changed.

Vladimir Kara-Murza was sentenced to 15 days in jail for disobeying police orders on Tuesday, the day after his arrest. The opposition leader has been speaking out against Russia's war in Ukraine.

About 700 homeless people sheltered for months at the San Diego Convention Center are scheduled to move into smaller shelters starting March 22, but officials said the spacious venue likely won't be hosting any large events in the foreseeable future.

North Korea launched three ballistic missiles toward the sea on Wednesday, its neighbors said, hours after President Joe Biden wrapped up his trip to Asia.

The Artistic Freedom Initiative contends that consolidated state power under right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and artists' self-censorship has led to an "existential crisis."

As of today, San Diego county is finally moving back into the less restrictive red tier. That will allow limited indoor operations of businesses such as restaurants, movie theaters and gyms. Plus: the next installment in our “Pandemic Life: One Year On,” series takes a look at the devastating toll the pandemic has had on small businesses. If you listen to this podcast, consider supporting it by becoming a KPBS member today. www.kpbs.org/support

Experts worry a devastating wildfire in New Mexico, partly started by a controlled burn that got out of control, may create a backlash against this important forest management tool.